Kharkhorin, Administrative district in Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia
Located 373 kilometers southwest of Ulaanbaatar, Kharkhorin district extends across 20.5 square kilometers of rolling steppes at 1471 meters above sea level.
The district encompasses the former site of Karakorum, which functioned as the capital of the Mongol Empire during the 13th century under Ogedei Khan.
The Erdene Zuu Monastery, constructed in 1586 using stones from ancient Karakorum, stands as Mongolia's first Buddhist monastery and maintains active religious practices.
Transportation to Kharkhorin includes seasonal flights to the nearby airport during summer months, while the main road from Ulaanbaatar remains partially unpaved.
Ancient stone turtle statues mark the boundaries of the former imperial capital, serving as geographical markers and symbols of Mongolia's historical state formation.
Location: Övörkhangai Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,471 m
GPS coordinates: 47.19719,102.82389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
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